Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
Follow live coverage as Southampton face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton vs Arsenal
And that’s that! The 2024/25 Premier League season comes to a close as Arsenal edge past Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s. Kieran Tierney opened the scoring in the 43rd minute on what was likely his final appearance for the Gunners, capping off his Arsenal career with a well-taken goal. Southampton responded with greater intensity after the break and deservedly equalised through Stewart, who powered home a spectacular header from a corner. It looked destined to finish level, but Arsenal skipper Martin Ødegaard - introduced in the second half - stepped up with a brilliant late winner to seal the points. It's been a below-par season by his standards, but a fine way to sign off. Arsenal ended the match with 2.20 expected goals compared to Southampton’s 0.63, underlining their attacking threat despite some wastefulness. Simon Rusk’s Saints were spirited and well-organised, and among those watching was Will Still, expected to take charge of Southampton in the Championship next season. A pivotal summer lies ahead for Arsenal, with a centre-forward surely high on the agenda. That’s all from us this afternoon - until next time, goodbye!
Southampton vs Arsenal
Ramsdale launches the ball into the Arsenal box with the last kick of the game.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Both sets of fans are in fine voice as we head into the final two minutes of the season. Saka makes his way back onto the pitch - great news for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Saka, who was only introduced 30 minutes ago, is down receiving treatment, but he's back on his feet now. Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious for the England international.
Southampton vs Arsenal
There will be seven minutes of additional time, as Southampton look set to lose a record 30th game this season.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Odegaard controls the ball beautifully in the middle of the park, but his outside-of-the-boot pass drifts just away from Havertz.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Taylor directs the header back towards Ramsdale, who comfortably collects it, as Havertz was poised to pounce...
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